ADVENTURES NEAR CRATER LAKE

Come. Explore. Enjoy…the area just south of Crater Lake National Park and be welcomed by the friendly communities of Chiloquin, Rocky Point, and Fort Klamath.  Hike lush pine forests and paddle tranquil waters.  Reel in a trophy trout while you watch eagles soar overhead. There are so many adventures to enjoy, we can’t list them all!  Their popular visitor website has complete information on everything to see and do in the area.

CRATER LAKE ZIPLINE

KLAMATH FALLS (31 miles to Crater Lake) – Just. Let. Go! Experience Oregon’s Epic Zipline Adventures. Located 40 minutes south of Crater Lake National Park perched in the National Forest, you’ll discover nine mega long ziplines, rappels, challenging skybridges and breathtaking views of mountains, forest and Upper Klamath Lake.  This tree to tree canopy tour presents three hours of thrilling adventure!  Make it a full day of adventure and join us for our SKYAK Tour that includes the ziplines, lunch and a guided kayak tour with our sister company, ROE! – Real Oregon Experience.  Location: 29840 Highway 140 West Klamath Falls, OR, Phone: 1.541.892.9477.

KIDS ZIPLINE ADVENTURE – SASQUATCH HOLLOW

KLAMATH FALLS (31 miles to Crater Lake) – Part of the Crater Lake ZipLine family, kids need adventure too!  Sasquatch Hollow is sure to wow your young adventurers. Designed with ages 5 – 13 in mind Sasquatch Hollow is a high adventure challenge course with ziplines, bridges and other fun obstacles included along the way. Check-in and location is at the same location has Crater Lake Zipline. Location: 29840 Highway 140 West Klamath Falls, OR, Phone: 1.541.892.9477.

JACKSON COUNTY PARKS

JACKSON COUNTY – Let’s go camping or RV’ing in Crater Lake Country. Jackson County Parks are the perfect central location to visit the Rogue River, Ashland, Crater Lake, Jacksonville, and the Southern Oregon Cascades. Howard Prairie Resort has you camping in the mountains. Joseph Stewart is perfect for that trip to Crater Lake.  Need to be close to Medford or Ashland, try the Southern Oregon RV or the Point RV Park at Emigrant Lake, both right off I-5.  Visit JacksonCountyParks.com or call (541) -774-8183!

LAKE OF THE WOODS RESORT

(51 miles to Crater Lake) – This high mountain historic lake resort sits beside one of the clearest natural lakes found in Southern Oregon. Rekindle the spirit and family traditions of the Great Northwest with a getaway to this pristine area! One can enjoy cabin life, comfort food, the wonders of nature, and a variety of outdoor recreational activities… summer and winter! The resort also operates nearby Forest Service facilities with camping and day use areas. A true outdoor lover’s paradise, the resort offers catering for groups and is a premier wedding venue. Escape to Paradise! Location: 950 Harriman Route, Klamath Falls, OR, Phone: 1.866.201.4194

ROE! REAL OREGON EXPERIENCE

KLAMATH FALLS (57 miles to Crater Lake) – Guided fly fishing, bird hunting & kayaking adventures since 1984!  Explore pristine spring creeks, mountain lakes and wild & scenic rivers. This is the place in the lower 48 for catching big rainbow trout on legendary rivers like the Williamson, Wood and Klamath and wild steelhead on the Rogue. Or, Discover kayaking on water so clear. Calm and blue it’s like gliding across a looking glass. Take a guided kayak tour or rent one.  In winter join them for upland, duck and goose hunting.  Plus, check out their sister company Crater Lake Zipline for another epic adventure!  ROE!  Where remote is around the corner and fun is the destination. Location: 29840 Highway 140 West Klamath Falls, OR, Phone: 1.541.884.3825.

RUNNING Y RESORT

KLAMATH FALLS (64 miles to Crater Lake) – Experience Southern Oregon’s premier destination resort, featuring an 82-room Lodge, custom homes, and chalets.  Situated on 3600+ acres of pristine Oregon outback, this all-season resort near Crater Lake offers unique experiences throughout the year, from white water rafting in the summer to snowshoeing in the winter. Other outdoor activities include hiking, kayaking, geocaching, ice skating, and more. Our grounds include Oregon’s only Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, mini-golf, sports center with indoor pool, a full-service spa, and onsite dining.  Resort location: 5500 Running Y Road, Klamath Falls, OR, Phone: 541.850.5500.

BRITT MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL

JACKSONVILLE (84 miles to Crater Lake) –Discover the Britt Experience! Britt is the Pacific Northwest’s premier outdoor summer performing arts festival. Located in the historic 1850s gold rush town of Jacksonville, Britt presents a summer series of concerts—a signature mix of classical, blues, folk, bluegrass, pop, rock and country music—on a dramatic Jacksonville hillside setting under the stars. Come enjoy the beautiful scenery and relaxed setting in this one of a kind venue. Venue Location: 350 S. First Street, Jacksonville, OR, Phone: 1-800-882-7488. Find out more at Brittfest.org.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

ASHLAND (89 miles to Crater Lake) – Your perfect show lives at Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Whether you are a theatre veteran excited to watch something new or you have never seen a play before and long to experience the classics, our 2023 season has something for you to fall in love with. Invite family and friends to our world-class venue for an unforgettable afternoon or evening at the theatre!

On stage in 2023: Romeo and Juliet, Rent, The Three Musketeers, Twelfth Night, Where We Belong – Tickets start at $35. Location and Box Office: 15 South Pioneer Street, Ashland, OR. 800-219-8161

MORRISON’S ROGUE WILDERNESS LODGE AND ADVENTURES

MERLIN (101 miles to Crater Lake) Morrison’s Rogue Wilderness Lodge (formerly known as Rogue River Lodge) and Rogue Wilderness Adventures have been river leaders for 70 years. In addition to offering riverfront lodging (see listing under lodging, they also deliver exciting and enjoyable rafting, hiking and fishing trips that explore the renowned Rogue River up close and personal. They offer family-friendly rafting-single and multi-day trips, lodge to lodge, and camping trips. Their adventures will open your eyes to extortionary wildlife and allow you to have a cell-phone free vacation. Location: 325 Galice Road, Merlin, OR 97532 Phone: 1-800-336-1647

WILDLIFE SAFARI

WINSTON (110 miles to Crater Lake) – This 600-acre drive-through animal park is just south of Roseburg (Exit 119 off I-5). The park is filled with hundreds of free-roaming animals from the Americas, Africa and Asia. Exciting family adventures include: photos with our ambassador cheetahs, feeding the giraffes, red pandas, or bears, camel rides, and meeting an African elephant! The park also offers day and overnight adventure camps for kids and adults. Safari Village is free to the public and includes a children’s petting zoo, educational keeper talks, Safari Café and gift shop. Open daily. Spring-Summer Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM daily, Winter Hours: 9 AM – 4PM daily, excluding Christmas & Thanksgiving. Location: 1790 Safari Rd, Winston, OR, Phone: 1.541.679.6761.

BANDON BY THE SEA

OREGON’S GOLF COAST (187 miles to Crater Lake) – On the breathtaking South Coast, the charming and unspoiled seacoast town of Bandon is world-famous as the home of Bandon Dunes, one of the top golf destinations in the world. But Bandon offers far more than world class golf courses. Its charming Old Town and scenic beauty are also unparalleled. Enjoy birding, surfing, crabbing, fishing, and so much more! There are also numerous quality lodging choices. The people who live here love it, and each year, first-time visitors discover why. Visitor Center location: 300 Second Street, Old Town, Bandon, OR, Phone: 1.541.347.9616.

GOLD BEACH

NATURE’S WILD SIDE (221 miles to Crater Lake) – Also located on the South Coast, Gold Beach delivers the Coast as it’s meant to be: Wild and Natural. Whether your ” Wild Side” is salmon fishing, rafting, jetboating on the mighty Rogue River, or the adrenaline rush of windsurfing one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, you’ll find it here. Perhaps your “Wild Side” is just getting away to walk miles of uninterrupted, secluded beaches or hiking windswept headlands. Your “Wild Side” could be watching amazing animals, on land and sea, or capturing nature in a photograph or painting inspired by our gorgeous scenery. Visitor Center location: 94080 Shirley Lane, Gold Beach, OR, Phone: 1.800.525.2334.

RESORT STYLE RETIREMENT

CRATER LAKE COUNTRY – If you are vacationing in Crater Lake Country, you know it is a great place to visit. Why not retire here! Throughout the region there are a variety of great active retirement communities that offer welcoming apartment homes and cottages, fine dining, caring staffs, and full recreational opportunities. It is no wonder we call these independent communities “resort-style.” The editors of the national website RetireUSA.net have personally reviewed and selected the best Oregon communities to highlight on the Resort-Style-Retirement website.

THE FASTEST WAY TO BOOK VACATION RENTALS – BookStayHop

Ashland/Hyatt Lake/Oregon & California Coast – BookStayHop offers an easy way to book distinctive homes, cottages, and cabins in the most desirable locations that provide easy access to Crater Lake. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend, family vacation, retreat, or reunion, you can book a variety of vacation rentals from the mountains to the sea. For personalized service made easy, call 877.411.5545 or visit their website for details on all their one-of-a-kind lodging options.